5 recipes to help you sleep better

Just when you feel like there’s no rest for the weary, here are recipes designed to save the day (and night)! Each of these streamlined recipes is quick to prepare and features summer-fresh ingredients and nutrients that promote calm and better sleep.

BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches with Napa Cherry Slaw

Cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which is responsible for the regulation of your internal sleep-wake cycles. Researchers believe it's the combination of melatonin and anthocyanins in cherries that can help you sleep through the night.

Ris-oat-to with Shrimp & Shaved Fennel Salad

Crustaceans, such as shrimp, contain tryptophan, an amino acid that may help relax muscles and trigger sleep. Oats contain several sleep-promoting nutrients, including B vitamins, magnesium and slow-digesting carbohydrate that won't spike blood sugar.

Sheet-Pan Ratatouille with Grass-Fed Steak

Studies show that grass-fed beef is a better source of tryptophan than grain-fed beef. This essential amino acid is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that can help you feel calm. Pair that with a bed of delicious roasted vegetables, such as tomatoes—a good source of melatonin—and eggplant, which is high in GABA, an amino acid that can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.